Planned Giving

An estimated $70–90 trillion is expected to transfer to the next generation in the U.S. by 2045. Planned giving offers a meaningful way to ensure that transfer honors what you value most—caring for loved ones and supporting the future of this vital ministry, while also offering potential financial benefits.

These flexible giving commitments allow us to leave a legacy with eternity in mind, acting as responsible and generous stewards of what we leave behind from this pilgrimage on Earth. If supporting St. Tom’s has been important during your lifetime, we invite you—after providing for your family and loved ones—to explore your options and prayerfully consider sustaining this mission for generations to come.

Ways to Leave a Legacy of Faith

Bequest in Will or Trust

One of the simplest ways to establish your own Catholic legacy and impact the future of the Church is by including St. Thomas Aquinas in your will. Through our partnership with My Catholic Will, planning a gift and protecting your family can take less than 20 minutes, and allow you to make Catholic considerations such as Mass offerings and burial requests. Visit this link and use code THOMASCENTER to create your will for FREE (a $79.95 value) today!

Additional Ways to Plan Your Giving

    • The St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center is a nonprofit organization, meaning we are not subject to income tax. By leaving us as a beneficiary, you could receive an estate tax charitable deduction and reduce the high tax burdens that heirs are often faced with on inheritance 

    • Typically included as a percentage as either a primary beneficiary or a contingent beneficiary (i.e. after a spouse or other dependent)

    • No cost option that allows you to continue fully using your account and make changes or add new beneficiaries at any time

    • Simply requires filling out a form with your holding institution

    • Typically included as a percentage as either a primary beneficiary or a contingent beneficiary (i.e. after a spouse or other dependent)

    • No cost option that allows you to continue fully using your account and make changes or add new beneficiaries at any time

    • Simply requires filling out a form with your holding institution

    • As all funds in the account must go to charities, simply include the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center as one of the organizations designated to receive funds upon a final distribution

    • No cost option that allows you to continue fully using your account and make changes or add new beneficiaries at any time

    • Simply requires filling out a form with your holding institution

    • Other planned giving options include gifts of real estate, appreciated securities, and charitable gift annuities

    • Discuss with an advisor to decide which options fit your financial and charitable needs  

    • Noncash gifts must be discussed with St. Thomas Aquinas in order to adhere to the policies and mission of the Center and Diocese

Discuss your options with us!

If you have questions regarding the transfer of complex assets or would like to have a conversation about your planned giving situation or potential contributions, please contact mark.harrington@thomascenter.org for more information. Additionally, if you have included a bequest or designation for the Catholic Center in your estate plan, please let us know as we would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift!

It is recommended that you consult with a personal financial or legal advisor to discern which options are best for you. If you include the Catholic Center in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal Name: St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish

Federal Tax ID Number: 84-0430715